Director, Facilities Planning & Construction (DSA‑Driven)

Santa-Monica-College; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

18 paid holidays

24 paid vacation days

12 paid illness days

CALPERS retirement

Job summary

Santa Monica College seeks a Director of Facilities Planning and Construction to lead district-wide facilities planning, design, and construction across multiple campuses. The role entails direct accountability for DSA submittals, plan review cycles, and closeout/certification, coordinating with Inspectors of Record and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have extensive California K-14 facilities experience, the ability to manage numerous large-scale projects, and strong presentation skills

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing projects through the full California Division of the State Architect (DSA) process.
• Experience administering a district-wide facilities planning and construction program in a California K-14 environment.
• Ability to balance multiple large-scale construction projects and manage contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district-wide facilities planning, design, and construction activities for a multi-campus college.
• Lead and evaluate work of independent construction firms and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Deliver presentations to Board of Trustees, City and community groups, and planning committees.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, architecture

Job description

Santa Monica College seeks a Director of Facilities Planning and Construction to lead district-wide facilities planning, design, and construction across multiple campuses. The role entails direct accountability for DSA submittals, plan review cycles, and closeout/certification, coordinating with Inspectors of Record and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have extensive California K-14 facilities experience, the ability to manage numerous large-scale projects, and strong presentation skills